Ride at the REZ - Ride Report
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Not only was the riding good but we did see this lizard the size of a large shoe, sort of. Timo and his eagle eye saw it walking across this rock. Also on the trail was this rock walking across the trail which turned out to be a relatively small tortoise. 
Up at the abandoned tower we found a horned toad lizard which I have not see one of those in years. 
Timo was confident we were going to find his snake up at the tower as well, which made me skeptical about going up there as I am not fond of rattle snakes but he bailed on us before we got there. 
Up at the abandoned tower we found a horned toad lizard which I have not see one of those in years. Timo was confident we were going to find his snake up at the tower as well, which made me skeptical about going up there as I am not fond of rattle snakes but he bailed on us before we got there.
It's hard to see, but if you blow it up, it is there.
Great time, good seeing Geekster, Irish Hill, Timoyz and Cleonard again, nice meeting Sun, Shefixit, 530KTM, and thanks to Rezrider for hosting.
For me, it started off with some a-hole tailgating me on 247, turns out it was Timo. Good thing for me, I let him pass and followed him to the rez
The rest of the gang showed up, off we went
Up the canyon
Where we came from and where we are going
Almost at the top
For me, it started off with some a-hole tailgating me on 247, turns out it was Timo. Good thing for me, I let him pass and followed him to the rez
The rest of the gang showed up, off we went
Up the canyon
Where we came from and where we are going
Almost at the top
Taking a break
Some mugshots
Shortly after this, we ended up at the eatin' place, us and a bunch of cowboys. Ate, drank, and felt like taking a nap. After that, more sand, ended up at Giant Rock
As posted, we were already beat by this time, El Diablo finished by kicking our ass one more time.
The culprit
We finally made it back to camp, tired from the ride and still full from lunch, we munched on snacks, lit the bonfire, drank and shot the bull before calling it a night.
Next morning, the crew took off for another ride, I decided to call it a day and head home
Everyone telling me I'm number one
Even though some mechanical gremlins popped up, it was a great ride, with great people. Thanks to all of you, and thanks again to RezRider for setting all of this up, let's do it again soon.
Even though I packed up and headed home, There was still one more adventure waiting for me, more on that later.
Some mugshots
Shortly after this, we ended up at the eatin' place, us and a bunch of cowboys. Ate, drank, and felt like taking a nap. After that, more sand, ended up at Giant Rock
As posted, we were already beat by this time, El Diablo finished by kicking our ass one more time.
The culprit
We finally made it back to camp, tired from the ride and still full from lunch, we munched on snacks, lit the bonfire, drank and shot the bull before calling it a night.
Next morning, the crew took off for another ride, I decided to call it a day and head home
Everyone telling me I'm number one
Even though some mechanical gremlins popped up, it was a great ride, with great people. Thanks to all of you, and thanks again to RezRider for setting all of this up, let's do it again soon.
Even though I packed up and headed home, There was still one more adventure waiting for me, more on that later.
Good God Sun - That eye looks like something from Start Trek. I hope it is getting better by now.
That eye looks like something from Start Trek. I hope it is getting better by now.
First let me start by saying Im allergic to the bushes that grow ALL OVER the desert! Combine that with inhaling them while riding and this is what happens to my eyes and I get a rash all over that is worse then poison oak. The pic is blurry and that is a good thing
Pretty huh?
WE were already pathetically late. I couldn't believe my bike, Mr. reliable bike, would not start.Finally after Geek turns his gas on we're off!Actually I dont remember exactly if that was when he discovered it was off, I just remember him saying at one point he realized it was. Funny thing about that is we hit more sand
A2 wipes it off and tells me it is blowing from the hose and I should be good but we will keep an eye on it. I trust them because I dont know jack. But I do know I didnt get very far down the wash again before I realized my gas was off
We get back to the Rez and off Geek and IPete go. We wished them well and hoped they wouldnt be put on restriction. The evening was so beautiful that night. Warm sun, cool breeze. We sat around and had some drinks and told Rez he didnt need to cook up a meal after the Husky wore him out. We had dogs, dip and drinks
A2 is a Fashionista
Cleonard and SheFixIt
Just added to the day and Tim's continued waving at me.. I still don't know what caused the hiccup that one time. Either vapor lock or my vent hose on my gas cap was blocked. It started fine several more times after that.
Looks like you guys 'n girls had a blast You know a ride isn't a ride unless one of the bikes has a problem,hopefully it's fixable and you can keep going.I've had a few flats on the trail and fixed 'em on the spot...
I was checking out the big rock and noticed a huge chunk of it had broken off..? I like the idea of having a beer to wash down the dust
You know a ride isn't a ride unless one of the bikes has a problem,hopefully it's fixable and you can keep going.I've had a few flats on the trail and fixed 'em on the spot...I was checking out the big rock and noticed a huge chunk of it had broken off..? I like the idea of having a beer to wash down the dust
Looks like all had fun I love that ride up Rattlesnake canyon to papi and hariets, looks like you guys had fun. Thanks for sharin.
Looks like you guys 'n girls had a blast
I was checking out the big rock and noticed a huge chunk of it had broken off..? I like the idea of having a beer to wash down the dust
The word is, that hippies some years back, built a bonfire one night, and it broke the next early morning. If you don't know the story of all the crap out there with Van Tassel/Giant Rock/SpyMountain, it's a interesting read.
I was going to post some video of the Chuckawalla but it is still loading on vimeo. Damn lizard is so camouflaged it is hard to see him.
Rise and shine Cleonard
The tortoise Timoys spotted on the way to the Telcom tower. Palmer's purdy KTM in the background.
What do you know...a DBA sign in the middle of no where. Timoys had nothing to do with it.
Cleonard looking happy to have Gatorade in the desert.
Telcom Tower
Rise and shine Cleonard
The tortoise Timoys spotted on the way to the Telcom tower. Palmer's purdy KTM in the background.
What do you know...a DBA sign in the middle of no where. Timoys had nothing to do with it.
Cleonard looking happy to have Gatorade in the desert.
Telcom Tower
Thanks again Rez and Timoys